The role of a chief investigator in a clinical trial
Professor Bruce Morland is a recently retired paediatric oncologist from Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Here, he tells us about his work as a chief investigator on a global clinical trial.
Professor Bruce Morland is a recently retired paediatric oncologist from Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Here, he tells us about his work as a chief investigator on a global clinical trial.
Jane Cooper, Rebekah Lewis and Rosie Williams. Research Nurses at Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH)
Carrie Wright’s daughter, Lucy, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in August 2018. She writes on participating in the international MiNivAN clinical trial and offers advice to others faced with making decisions about their child’s treatment.
Helen Pearson and Katie Johnson, co-chairs of the National Neuroblastoma Nursing Group (NNNG), tell us more about how they have developed a range of animation videos to help parents make decisions about their child’s treatment as part of a neuroblastoma clinical trial
Katy Jones' daughter Eden was three years old when she was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2017. She explains some of the things her family considered before deciding on entering into a clinical trial.
Dr Guy Makin, Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Oncology at the University of Manchester and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, talks to us about his work.
When Beth Kellie’s son Kai was diagnosed with leukaemia, she struggled to maintain her mental and physical health while adjusting to life during his treatment. She writes on how she learnt to look after her own wellbeing and the importance of doing so.
Clinical Psychologist at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) talks to us about her work.
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust supports young people aged 8-24 in rebuilding their confidence after cancer through sailing and UK-wide adventure activities. Scott Wilson, Communications Officer at the Trust, explains the positive impact these trips have on wellbeing.